File Extension Library


.DIR File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Video Files

What are .DIR files and how to open them?

Can't open .DIR file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DIR file.

What is a .DIR file extension?

.DIR file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .DIR has been classified as Video Files.

.DIR is Adobe Director Movie

A DIR file is a movie or animation project created by Adobe Director, an application used to create multimedia games and eLearning courses. It contains a project, which includes resources, links to externally referenced files, scripting code, and the timeline, which determines how the movie is played back.

Director movies can only be opened with the Director version used to create the file or a newer version. Some Director movies may be opened in Adobe Shockwave Player.

NOTE: Adobe Director was formerly known as Macromedia Director, which was acquired by Adobe in 2005. Adobe Director was discontinued in 2017.

List of all softwares that can open the Adobe Director Movie
Windows
Adobe Director
Mac
Adobe Director

How to fix problems with .DIR files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DIR files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DIR file format
  2. You need to check the .DIR file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)